Mgr Pharmacy Programs

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a pharmacist leader responsible for oversight of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost-effective use of medications across neonatal to adult patients. This role interfaces with Medical, Pharmacy staff and informatics teams to support P&T committees and formulary initiatives.

The position requires Texas licensure, a Pharm.D. with post-graduate training, and at least five years of hospital pharmacy experience; BCPS is

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy in Texas.
• Five years of experience in a clinically oriented hospital pharmacy.
• Post-graduate residency, fellowship, or Master’s degree preferred.
• BCPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical management and process improvement programs for safe, cost-effective medication use.
• Lead formulary utilization programs and pathway/order set development.
• Disseminate clinical information to Medical and Pharmacy staff and allied health professionals.
• Support Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees and related subcommittees.
• Develop reports to monitor medication usage and identify cost trends.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Process improvement

Formulary management

Cost containment

Education

Pharm. D. degree

Residency/ Fellowship/ Master’s

BCPS certification preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight and leadership of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost effective use of medications. Service provided for neonatal through adult patients in the hospital subject to Joint Commission, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid standards and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Disseminates clinical information to Medical and Pharmacy Staff and allied health personnel. Support of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) and Drug Utilization Evaluation Committees and subcommittees of P&T. Oversight of formulary utilization programs and critical pathway/order set development. Significant interaction with Medical and clinical pharmacy and resident staff and pharmacy information systems staff. Provision of clinical information, including formulary and pathway/guideline through the web and online dissemination to health care professionals. Develops reports to monitor usage and identify trends in ordering high cost medications and guides plans to control costs and usage in accordance with therapeutic and cost effective principles. Conducts surveillance and makes recommendations for cost effective therapeutic guidelines. Addresses and helps resolve medication reimbursement issues. Oversight of clinical specialists, ICU decentralized pharmacists and Informatics pharmacist.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Licensure to practice Pharmacy in the State of Texas is required. A Pharm. D. Degree, post-graduate residency, fellowship, or Master's Degree is required. Five years additional experience in a clinically oriented hospital pharmacy is required. Additionally, certification via BCPS (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties) is preferred. Expertise in reimbursement is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.